Pantry organization is key to having effective kitchen storage and the reason behind why we ended up with DIY pull out pantry shelves to gain more effective storage. Our original pantry had a poorly designed organizational system that needed to be removed. However, we didn’t want to just add shelves. …
Read moreDIY Pull Out Pantry Shelves: Incredible 5-Part Guide to Transform your Kitchen Organization
When we moved into our new house a few weeks ago, one of the very first things we wanted to change was the lighting situation in the bedrooms. All the bedrooms had no overhead lighting. Instead, they all had an outlet on a switch so you could plug a lamp …
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When we moved into our house, I was overwhelmed by how much oak wood was in the house. The floors, trim, windows, doors, stairs were all oak. The cabinets in the kitchen and every bathroom cabinet was oak. There was no color to break up the oak and it made …
Read morePainting Oak Trim White: 4-Step Guide For Stunning Results
Every time we move, I get really excited about the idea of painting a house. While painting does take time and effort, it is relatively inexpensive compared to other house projects and paint can make a powerful transformation. I’m also always surprised at just how tricky it can be to …
Read moreHow to Pick Paint Colors for your Home: 8 Tips to Avoid Disaster
We recently just moved again, and I got to experience just how much time and energy packing can take. We considered hiring movers to pack our house but, in the end, I wanted to save the money. I also had to be strategic because I was going to pack during …
Read more5 Simple House Packing Tips to Cut out the Stress and Pack like a Pro
Finding a fixer upper can save you a lot of money in the long run or can turn into a money pit. We decided to go for a fixer-upper because it would allow us to afford the size house we wanted in the right area. Additionally, if you get the …
Read more5 Important Factors to Consider when Picking the Perfect Fixer-Upper